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ASBFEO calls for revenue-contingent loans

ASBFEO calls for revenue-contingent loans

by • 4 Sep 2020
The small business ombudsman is calling for a government-funded revenue-contingent loan for SMEs following poor take-up...READ MORE
Loan Market grows compliance team

Loan Market grows compliance team
by • 4 Sep 2020
The major brokerage has made two additions to its compliance division ahead of the implementation of best interests... READ MORE
Auswide book grows as broker flows increase

Auswide book grows as broker flows increase
by • 4 Sep 2020
The non-major lender’s loan book grew by 4.3 per cent to just over $3 billion in FY20, driven by strong broker flows... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 31 August-4 September

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 31...
by • 4 Sep 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 4... READ MORE
ANZ applications peaked at $1.2bn a day

ANZ applications peaked at $1.2bn a day
by • 3 Sep 2020
The CEO of ANZ has revealed that the bank saw its application levels surge to $1.2 billion a day earlier this year,... READ MORE
FBAA makes board appointment

Clive Kirkpatrick joins FBAA board
by • 3 Sep 2020

The industry association has appointed the former YBR GM of distribution to its board, effective immediately.

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Why this broker values education on financial wellness
by • 3 Sep 2020
Mikaela Patterson, the recent winner of the Wellness Advocate of the Year award, explains what pushed her to start a... READ MORE
Brokers charged for forgery, misleading statements

Brokers charged for forgery, misleading statements
by • 3 Sep 2020
ASIC has laid separate charges against two brokers who have been accused of forging documents and submitting false... READ MORE
La Trobe Financial releases three new loan products

La Trobe Financial releases three new loan products
by • 2 Sep 2020
The non-bank lender has launched three new products, including a bridging loan, a loan for non-residents and one... READ MORE
QBE chief steps down

QBE chief steps down

by Lachlan Maddock • 2 Sep 2020
The CEO of QBE Insurance Group has stepped down following an investigation into his workplace communications and... READ MORE
New broker review and marketing solution launched

New broker review and marketing solution launched
by • 2 Sep 2020
A real estate agent ratings and statistics website has launched a similar ratings and digital marketing solution for... READ MORE
Borrowers urged to ‘take action’ and shop around

Borrowers urged to ‘take action’ and shop around
by • 2 Sep 2020
Mortgage-holders have been encouraged to “get on the front foot” and search for better deal ahead of the expiry of... READ MORE
Brokers dominate FHLDS originations

Brokers dominate FHLDS originations
by • 1 Sep 2020
The third-party channel originated the lion’s share of FHLDS placements during the first phase of the program, new... READ MORE
Margie Cannizzo

Major brokerage appoints state manager
by • 1 Sep 2020
Mortgage Choice has appointed a new state manager for Victoria/Tasmania after the departure of former state manager Max... READ MORE
Broker petitions banks to digitise mortgage process

Broker petitions banks to digitise mortgage process
by • 1 Sep 2020
A Victoria-based broker has launched a petition for banks to digitise home loan contracts and standardise the ID... READ MORE
Choice reports record settlements in July

Choice reports record settlements in July
by • 1 Sep 2020
Choice Aggregation Services brokers settled a record amount of loans in July, buoyed by high demand for refinancing... READ MORE
PLAN launches two new white label brands

PLAN launches two new white label brands
by • 1 Sep 2020
The aggregator has launched two new white label brands, run in partnership with Pepper... READ MORE
Calls mount for HomeBuilder reform

Calls mount for HomeBuilder reform
by • 31 Aug 2020
There are growing concerns that the utility of the HomeBuilder scheme is being undermined as the current structure is... READ MORE
AFG earnings buoyed by broker output

AFG earnings buoyed by broker output
by • 31 Aug 2020
Strong broker-originated settlement growth has underpinned a 15 per cent increase in the diversified mortgage... READ MORE
Clawback changes to take effect 1 January: Treasury

Clawback changes to take effect 1 January: Treasury
by • 31 Aug 2020
The federal Treasury has confirmed that the proposed changes to broker clawback arrangements are expected to take... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice earnings hit by new rem model

Mortgage Choice earnings hit by new rem model
by • 28 Aug 2020
An increase in commissions paid to the group’s broker network has driven a 16 per cent slide in earnings, offset by a... READ MORE
ANZ, CBA launch online business lending platforms

ANZ, CBA launch online business lending platforms
by • 28 Aug 2020
Both ANZ and CBA have launched new online lending platforms for business loans that claim to conditionally approve... READ MORE
Frank Ganis joins listed brokerage group

Frank Ganis joins listed brokerage group
by • 28 Aug 2020
The former Yellow Brick Road CEO will join the board of an ASX-listed brokerage and financial services... READ MORE
Alternative lender joins AFG panel

Alternative lender joins AFG panel
by • 28 Aug 2020

A fintech SME lender has joined AFG’s panel of specialist finance providers.

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 24-28 August

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 24-28...
by • 28 Aug 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 28... READ MORE
More clarity needed over clawback recoupment

More clarity needed over clawback recoupment
by • 27 Aug 2020
The head of a major aggregation group has called for more guidance around whether the ban on clawback recoupment will... READ MORE
Broker market share hits annual high

Broker market share hits annual high
by • 27 Aug 2020
The value of broker-originated home loans has bounced back after declining in the months preceding the economic fallout... READ MORE
BID could boost broker market share

BID could boost broker market share: Choice
by • 27 Aug 2020
The best interests duty could significantly increase the market share of brokers writing loans in the next three years,... READ MORE
Peter White

FBAA urges lenders to move to digital docs
by • 26 Aug 2020
The FBAA has said it is “farcical” for lenders to still be posting loan documents to brokers, and is urging banks... READ MORE
Brokers urged to help SMEs brace for ‘D-day’

Brokers urged to help SMEs brace for ‘D-day’
by • 26 Aug 2020
Brokers have been encouraged to prepare for the resumption of debt obligations following the expiry of COVID-related... READ MORE
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